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Genet (animal)
| Genet Temporal range: | |
|---|---|
| Suborder: | Feliformia |
| Family: | Viverridae |
| Subfamily: | Viverrinae |
| Genus: | Genetta Cuvier, 1816 |
- Where do genets live?
- Is a spotted genet a cat?
- What is a Janet animal?
- What do large spotted genets eat?
Where do genets live?
Where do genets live? They are dispersed throughout Africa and are found across a variety of habitats that have dense vegetation — including woodlands, savannas, forests, and sometimes farmland or near villages — but avoid open habitats.
Is a spotted genet a cat?
A genet cat is not really a cat. It is related to the cat family but not as closely as it is to civets and mongooses; however, it does resemble a cat and shares many of their characteristics and behaviours. They are distributed across much of Africa and parts of Southern Europe and the Middle East.
What is a Janet animal?
genet, any of about 14 species of lithe catlike omnivorous mammals of the genus Genetta, family Viverridae (order Carnivora). Genets are elongate short-legged animals with long tapering tails, pointed noses, large rounded ears, and retractile claws. ... Genets live alone or in pairs and are active mainly at night.
What do large spotted genets eat?
The bulk of its diet consists of rodents and other small mammals such as insectivores, whereas birds, snakes and amphibians are secondary prey. Invertebrates only make up a small portion of its diet. Will also ingest fruit.
